Admission to the University

How to Apply

Application forms and information regarding admission policies may be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions at 1-866-421-7173, (317) 788-3216, or uindy.edu/admissions. To be considered for admission, a student must provide a completed application for admission, official transcript(s) from high schools and colleges attended, and standardized test scores, if required. Also, students must have obtained a high school diploma demonstrating completion of all graduation requirements or GED (General Education Development) equivalency.

Accelerated Adult program admission policies may be obtained by contacting the Graduate and Adult Admissions Office or online. To be considered for admission to an Accelerated Adult program, a student must provide a completed application for admission, official proof of high school completion in the form of transcripts or GED scores and official transcripts from all colleges attended. Following admission to the program, students will be provided with information on what their next steps are, including taking English and MATH placement exams, setting up their email, and meeting with their adult accelerated academic advisor to get registered in courses.

When to Apply

The University calendar is arranged so that Day Division students may enter in August, January, May, or June. Candidates are urged to file an application at least one month prior to the expected date of enrollment. Persons who are interested in full-time day enrollment, housing, or financial assistance should apply much earlier, especially for fall enrollment.

The University academic calendar for Accelerated Adult programs is arranged so that students may enter in August, January, or May. Candidates are urged to file an application at least one month prior to the expected date of enrollment to allow time for collecting records, taking placement exams, and working with financial aid. The Accelerated Adult programs practice a rolling admission policy.

Personal Interviews

Students are invited to visit the campus and talk with an admissions counselor. Appointments are encouraged and may be made by contacting the Office of Admissions at 1-866-421-7173 or visit the campus site. Applications for Accelerated Adult programs are closed the week prior to classes beginning each semester.

Closing Dates

The Office of Admissions practices a rolling admission policy. Applications for Day Division are closed when no space is available.

Reply/Deposit Date

Confirmation of intent to enroll, in the form of an advance tuition deposit, is required of all candidates offered Day Division admission. Requests for deposits are mailed and emailed to admitted students in January for fall enrollment. For priority considerations, the deposit is due February 15. Deposits for Semester I are due prior to the first day of Semester I. It is 100 percent refundable on written request until May 1. It is then 50 percent refundable on written request until July 1. The deposit is nonrefundable thereafter. Requests for deposits are mailed and emailed to admitted students in October for spring enrollment and are nonrefundable. Any request for a tuition deposit waiver/deferral should be made in writing to the Director of Admissions. No tuition deposit is required for enrollment in accelerated programs.

Housing Application and Deposit Requirements

In January, requests for housing deposits are mailed and emailed to admitted students. Housing deposits for Semester I priority consideration are due February 15. Deposits for Semester I are due prior to the first day of Semester I. Deposits for the semester beginning in January are due prior to the first day of Semester II, or immediately upon notification of admission, whichever is later. Deposits for the fall are 100 percent refundable on written request until May 1, 50 percent refundable on written request from that date until July 1, and nonrefundable thereafter. Any request for a housing deposit waiver/deferral should be made in writing to the Director of Admissions. Deposits for the term beginning in January are nonrefundable.

Housing contracts will be provided to each student who submits the housing deposit. Residence hall and roommate preferences are honored whenever possible, with consideration given to the order in which deposits and contracts are received. Campus housing normally is available only to full-time students, although requests from day students taking as fewer hours may be considered on an individual basis when space is available. Students dropping below prescribed these course load limits for resident students may be allowed to continue residence hall living depending on their academic and social conduct records.

Questions regarding residence facilities, may be directed to the Office of Campus Life. The University reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding residence hall assignments and to determine who may live in University-owned housing.

Student Health Record

All new, full-time undergraduate students (students enrolled in 12 hours or more) and full-time or part-time clinical students (physical therapist assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or nursing programs) must submit a completed Student Health Record prior to enrollment in classes. The forms are distributed to undergraduate students through the Office of Admissions and to graduate students through their academic units.

Admission to Specific Programs

Students seeking admission to certain programs or majors (e.g., undergraduate nursing, health sciences, honors college, music, engineering, education, physical therapist assistant, and graduate athletic training, occupational therapy and physical therapy) may be required to complete designated prerequisites or auditions (e.g., music) to secure admission approval from the school or department offering the program, in addition to meeting general University requirements. For additional information regarding school or departmental admission requirements, students should contact the school or department offering the program in which they are interested.

Admissions Committee

The Admissions Committee of the faculty is responsible for making recommendations regarding admission policies and practices at the University of Indianapolis. The following admission recommendations have been approved and are subject to change based on admission committee review. You can find the most up-to-date admission policies at registrar.uindy.edu/catalog

In general, full-time applicants should complete a college preparatory curriculum (such as a Core 40, a Core 40 with Academic Honors, or a Core 40 with Technical Honors in Indiana) and satisfactorily complete 15 to 20 college preparatory units* from the following subject areas:

• English/Language arts
• Social studies
• Science
• Mathematics
• World languages

*A unit is defined as one year of work in a subject.

Admission into selected programs may require specific academic courses. Students should check with academic areas of interest for specific requirements for admission to each department or school. Other factors considered for full-time admission include, but are not limited to, high school class rank, cumulative grade point average, and standardized test scores. The University of Indianapolis requires either Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores. Admission decisions are made on completion of a candidate’s application file. A tentative admission decision can be made for a high school senior based on an official transcript that includes completion of at least the sixth semester of high school; a final decision is made based on the student’s obtaining a high school diploma and on receipt of an official final high school transcript showing completion of all graduation requirements. A student who is not a high school graduate may be considered for admission upon satisfactory completion of the GED (General Education Development) tests.

Freshman Full-Time Admission with Distinction

Each year, select applicants for the freshman class include students who have shown exceptional qualities of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship in their high schools. Students deemed worthy of special recognition are admitted “with distinction” and offered a special invitation to the Ron and Laura Strain Honors College. As a general guideline, students admitted with distinction rank in the top five to seven percent of their high school class, achieve a high grade point average, complete a challenging curriculum (e.g., Core 40 with Academic Honors), and achieve high scores on the SAT or ACT.

Freshman Full-Time Admission

The first and most important area considered for full-time applicants is the assessment of high school classroom achievement. Careful analysis is given to the number of college preparatory courses the applicant has taken in high school and the grades achieved by the applicant. Other factors considered for full-time admission include class rank and test scores. Essays, letters of recommendation, and additional information—while not required—will also be considered. In general, to be considered for full-time admission, students on a college preparatory curriculum (such as Core 40 or Core 40 with Academic Honors in Indiana) should rank in the upper half of their high school class, achieve above-average grades in college preparatory courses, and score average to above average on a standardized test. Also, students attending high schools that do not rank or students who are homeschooled will be considered, with additional weight given to achievement in college preparatory courses and standardized test scores.

Freshman Full-Time—Advised Admission

Applicants whose required credentials meet most but not all full-time admissions guidelines (as outlined above under Freshman Full-Time Admission) may be offered full-time admission on an advised basis. Students offered admission in this category are limited to no more than 15 credit hours during their initial enrollment, are required to live on campus for one year, and to participate in student success opportunities through the Academic Success Center. This category of admission is intended to help students enroll initially in a credit-hour load appropriate to their preparation and ability and improve their chances for success. The actual credit-hour load is determined with the help of a faculty or advisor at the time of registration.

Enrollment for students admitted advised is limited. Deposits from students admitted advised will be accepted until the established limit is reached. Once the limit is reached, an enrollment waiting list is established. Selection from the enrollment wait list will be based upon a variety of criteria including academic achievement, grade trends, and leadership potential.

Freshman Full-Time—Contingent Admission

For students who apply for full-time freshman admission and who do not have the academic credentials normally required, the University offers a type of admission that includes additional requirements. Only after an in-depth assessment, which may include a campus visit interview with an admissions counselor and letters of recommendation, are students offered contingent admission. Students admitted contingently will be required to:

• live on campus for at least the first year.
• maintain a schedule of no more than 15 hours of coursework for the first year.
• participate in Academic Success Center programs during New Student Orientation and during the first year.
• meet with an Academic Success Center counselor on a regular basis during the first semester.

Enrollment for contingently admitted students is limited. Deposits from contingently admitted students will be accepted until the established limit is reached. Once the limit is reached, an enrollment waiting list is established. Selection from the enrollment wait list will be based upon a variety of criteria including academic achievement, grade trends, and leadership potential.

Transfer Full-Time Admission

Full-time transfer admission is generally reserved for students:

• who have attended another institution after high school graduation.
• who have SAT or ACT scores.
• who have earned 15 or more transferable hours of 100 level courses or higher with a minimum C average.

The requirement for the ACT or SAT examinations may be waived if the transfer student has earned a total of 20 semester hours of credit in 100 level courses or higher from another regionally accredited institution after high school graduation, with an overall grade average of C or higher.

In determining eligibility for hours of full-time enrollment (12 to 18), the University of Indianapolis evaluates the candidate’s high school and university records, related educational experiences, and performance on the SAT or ACT test if available.

Students with less than 15 hours of transferable credit of 100 level courses may be considered for full-time transfer enrollment based on exceptional high school and college credentials, time since last college attendance, and life experiences. Candidates who have earned less than a C average or who have been on social probation may be considered on an individual basis if they have been out of school for one semester or more, otherwise they must successfully appeal to the Faculty Admissions Committee for approval. In determining eligibility for enrollment, the University of Indianapolis evaluates the candidate’s high school and university records, related educational experiences, and performance on the SAT or ACT test. A tentative admission decision can be made for a transfer student based on an official college transcript that includes completion of at least one semester of college coursework; a final decision is made based on receipt of all official final high school (or GED) and college transcripts. Students who do not submit the official transcripts are not eligible to enroll in subsequent semesters.

For transfer nursing students, the SAT/ACT requirement may be waived only upon written request of the applicant and with approval of the Admissions Committee of the University and the School of Nursing.

Freshman and Transfer—Part-Time Admission

Part-time admission may be offered to students who initially are unable to meet established standards for full-time admission categories and have been out of high school or college for a period of time. The SAT/ACT requirement may be waived for part-time admission. Students whose prior university record is below a C average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) are normally required to remain out of school for one semester prior to enrollment at the University of Indianapolis. Part-time students may take regular credit courses, although load limits usually are imposed. By taking courses on a part-time basis, students may establish their eligibility for regular admission and enrollment. A tentative admission decision can be made for a part-time transfer student based on an official college transcript that includes completion of at least one semester of college coursework; a final decision is made based on receipt of all official final high school (or GED) and college transcripts. Students who do not submit the official transcripts are not eligible to enroll in subsequent semesters.

The Office of Admissions determines the maximum number of credit hours a part-time student may take for the first enrollment (e.g., four, six, or nine hours). Part-time students may take any number of credit hours up to the maximum number for which they were admitted.

After the first enrollment, the part-time student who has less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average is eligible to enroll for a maximum of 4 hours during his or her next semester of enrollment. If the student has a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better, then subsequent enrollments would be limited to a maximum of nine hours during Semester I or Semester II or six to seven hours during either summer session.

The part-time student who has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above on at least twelve hours of University of Indianapolis coursework (including ENGL-101 English Composition) will be allowed to enroll subsequently on a full-time basis. Any part-time student wishing to request an exception to an admissions eligibility requirement may petition the Admissions Committee. Petition forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.

Transient (Guest) Students

Persons who are pursuing a degree program at another accredited institution may enroll in courses at the University of Indianapolis. A transient student must be in good standing (not on academic or social probation) at the student’s home institution.

Concurrent University and High School Enrollment

The University of Indianapolis offers opportunity for concurrent enrollment to high school students who wish to supplement and enrich their secondary school programs. Enrollment is permitted on a space-available basis in regular day or evening courses at a cost of the concurrent university and high school enrollment rate.

To be eligible to participate in the program, normally students must have completed their sophomore year in high school; rank in the top 25 percent of their secondary school class, and have the approval of their school principal or guidance counselor. Individual cases, however, may be evaluated by the Admissions Committee based on exceptional merit.

A concurrently enrolled student may enroll for a maximum of two courses (six or seven credit hours) in any single semester or term. Full credit is awarded for all courses satisfactorily completed according to the university’s established requirements and procedures. The University of Indianapolis retains the final right of approval for all aspects of the concurrent enrollment program. Should the student enroll following high school graduation, the grade earned in concurrent classes at the University of Indianapolis will be applied to his or her University grade point average.

Audit Enrollment

A student may be permitted to enroll for a class on an audit (noncredit) basis. An audit student must meet the prerequisites of the course in which enrollment is sought. While no official grade or academic credit is awarded for the audit experience, regular class attendance is expected. Students are subject to withdrawal for excessive absences.

International Student Admission

International students typically should meet the same requirements for admission as other students; however, flexibility is incorporated purposely to allow for cultural and educational differences. As is the case for all students, strong emphasis is placed on strength of the academic record of secondary and, if applicable, previous college or university academic achievement. A tentative admission decision can be made for a international student based on an official college transcript that includes completion of at least one semester of college coursework; a final decision is made based on receipt of all required documents and transcripts as applicable. Students who do not submit the required documents and transcripts as applicable are not eligible to enroll in subsequent semesters.

International students residing in countries with limited or no access to the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) or ACT (American College Test) may have this requirement waived by the Director of Admissions, Vice President of Enrollment or designated admissions representative on a case-by-case basis. Flexibility is permitted in assessing results on the SAT/ACT to allow for any cultural bias from the test. The SAT/ACT requirement may also be met by achieving acceptable results on nationally recognized standardized examinations. Examinations meeting these criteria are those that serve as benchmarks for university admission in the country in which the students were educated.

In addition, international students are required to submit proof of English proficiency. Students may demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the University requirement on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or another approved examination. A TOEFL score of 500 paper-based (or 61 iBT) or higher is a minimal guideline for English proficiency. This examination requirement may be waived for students who have successfully completed substantial coursework in English-medium high schools or universities or for students who have satisfactorily completed approved English language programs such as Internexus or ELS Centers. For more information regarding English proficiency requirements at the University of Indianapolis, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Finally, for students wishing to study at the University campus in the United States, financial documentation must be submitted by the applicant and/or sponsor in order for an I-20 to be issued. For more information, applicants should contact the Office of Admissions.